The Power of Pediatric Chiropractic with Dr. Sarah Hock | Episode 666

Intro: In this dynamic episode of the Chiro Hustle Podcast, host James Chester sits down with Dr. Sarah Hock—biochemist-turned-chiropractor, educator, and the driving force behind Sherman College’s pediatric and perinatal program. From her early days in the lab to shaping the next generation of DCs, Dr. Hock shares how science, service, and subluxation-based care converge in the lives of children and mothers alike.

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What You’ll Learn From This Episode:

• “You don’t need to believe in chiropractic—like gravity, it works whether you believe it or not.”
• Why Sherman College is leading the profession with its pediatric and perinatal chiropractic program.
• How students can—and should—market beyond social media and into real-world community relationships.
• The true power of mentorship: the plus-one theory that drives professional growth.
• How chiropractic care improves labor, breastfeeding, and infant health in underserved populations.
• The science behind chiropractic’s role in childhood development and the nervous system.
• A midnight miracle story that proves chiropractic changes lives—on day one.

👤 Guest Bio:

Dr. Sarah Hock, DC

Chair of Pediatric and Perinatal Care, Sherman College of Chiropractic

A former biochemist turned principled chiropractor and educator, Dr. Hock is passionate about science-backed chiropractic care for kids and moms. She leads curriculum development and clinical mentorship at Sherman while maintaining private practice at Nest Chiropractic.

Episode Highlights

From Biochemist to Chiropractor: The Science Behind the Art

Dr. Hock’s chiropractic journey began when she walked into a Sherman philosophy class and walked out with a new purpose. Her foundation in biochemistry fuels her passion for evidence-informed care and deep research into how subluxation affects child development and maternal health.

Mentorship: The Plus-One Theory in Action

Dr. Hock shares the importance of always having someone you mentor and someone you admire—a principle that shaped her career. She’s now mentoring interns and students, co-publishing research, and ensuring Sherman grads leave prepared to serve with excellence.

Pediatrics and Perinatal Focus at Sherman

As the architect of Sherman’s pediatric/perinatal track, Dr. Hock is setting a new bar for chiropractic education. With 75% of interns getting hands-on with these special populations, students are graduating with real-world readiness and deeper confidence.

Real Impact Through Community Partnership

Sherman’s partnership with BirthMatters shows how chiropractic care can reduce interventions, improve breastfeeding rates, and transform birth outcomes in vulnerable communities. “One mom described her labor as ‘beautiful’—how often do you hear that?”

Calling Students Into the Community

Today’s chiropractic students must move beyond the screen and into the streets. Dr. Hock urges future DCs to build in-person trust, be active advisors in their community, and show up as the hands-on healing presence people need.

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